Ok, so about the fasting thing...I've had some more time to think about it, pray about it, research it, etc. and I've decided I'm going to shoot for a 40 day "juice fast". That's where you don't eat anything but you can drink water, fruit juices, vegetable juices, and broth from vegetables. Why am I doing it? My reasons have changed because HBM is right...I shouldn't do it as an ultimatem with God. I'm doing it because I feel like I'm in a figurative desert in my life. What did Jesus do when he was in the desert? He fasted for 40 days and 40 nights...so I'm gonna give it a go. Besides...my biggest spiritual problem is that I don't fully rely on God and maybe not eating solid food for a while will force me to rely on Him more. So now that's the reason...read Matthew 4.

Edit: I've come to realize that a 40 fast over the holidays is not a good idea...so instead I'm going to fast for a week straight then just fast like 3 or 4 days a week for a few weeks. We'll see how it goes.